
Equipment and Clothing
Clothing, Accessories, and Other Items to Bring
Outer/Mid Layers
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Rain/wind shell parka
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Warm down puffy parka
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Fleece jacket, light puffy
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Hard shell rain/wind pants
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Hiking pants
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Hiking shorts
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Base Layer
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1 long sleeve top layer
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2-3 short sleeve hiking shirts
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1 pair long underwear
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5-6 pair of synthetic underwear
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Accessories
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1 pair hiking boots
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1 pair hiking shoes (e.g. Merrells)
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1 pair flip flops
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3 pair hiking socks
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Eyewear (bring 2 pair)
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Mountain sunglasses/glacier goggles (that block light from the sides)
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Eyeglasses as needed
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2 pair gloves
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1 pair light hiking gloves
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1 pair warm ski gloves
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Hats
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Fleece or warm wool beanie
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Baseball cap
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Buff (will be provided by IMT)
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Wrist watch
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Belt
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Gear
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Large daypack – will enable you to stuff and carry your warm puffy, trekking poles, an insulating layer, wind and rain hardshell, gloves, food, water, etc.
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Sleeping bag – rated to at least 30°
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Collapsible trekking poles
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Headlamps (2) with extra batteries
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Water bottle
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Hydraulic water system
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Water treatment tablets (For at least 50 liters)
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Small pocket knife
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TSA locks
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Other personal items
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Broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or more)
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Lip balm
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Hand sanitizer – 2-3 bottles
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Wet wipes – 2 packs
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Personal body wipes
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Band-Aids
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Small camp towel
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Soap
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Shampoo
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Toilet Paper
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Medications
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Antibiotic for upper respiratory problems (Zithromax Z-Pak)
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Antibiotic for GI problems (Cipro and/or Z-Pak)
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Diamox (acetazolamide) for acclimatization (125 mg tabs recommended, enough for a week)
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Nifedipine (for pulmonary edema, the 30 mg time release x 2 tablets) and dexamethasone (for cerebral edema, 4 mg x 10 tablets)
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Sleep-aids for the first few days of jet lag
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Non-prescription medications that we recommend
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Imodium for diarrhea
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Pepto Bismol (tablets recommended)
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Ibuprofen
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Throat lozenges
Immunizations
Please consult your doctor regarding the following immunizations:
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COVID-19 vaccination and booster vaccination (required)
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Tetanus-Diphtheria – You should already have. Do you need a booster?
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Polio -You should already have. Do you need a booster?
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MMR -You should already have. Do you need a booster?
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Meningitis – Recommended. Consult your physician.
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Hepatitis A – Recommended. Consult your physician.
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Hepatitis B – Recommended. Consult your physician.
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Typhoid – Recommended. The tablet form, Vivotif, is good for five years.
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Climbers of Island Peak or Lobuche Peak (Optional)
Technical climbing equipment:
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Mountaineering boots
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Heavy duty socks 2 pair
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Climbing Helmet
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Ice Axe
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Crampons
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Climbing Harness
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Other climbing hardware:
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Ascender
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2 locking carabiners
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2 non-locking carabiners
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2 slings
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Accessory 7 mm cord
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Rappel device